Stage 8 · Lesson 5 of 8
Building a network
Much of the value of studying abroad is the people. Classmates will work across the world, professors write references, and can refer you for jobs. Go to department seminars, , meetups and .
Follow up with a short message after meeting someone. Keep in touch with your and one or two professors after the course ends. Update your LinkedIn profile and share your projects.
is not collecting contacts. It is being helpful and memorable to a few people.
Common trapspending all your free time only with people from home, which is comforting but narrows the doors the degree can open.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 1 cheat sheet entry come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeStudy permit (IRCC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Official Canadian rules on work during study and the post-graduation work permit
- GuideFreeStudy Australia
Australian Government (Austrade)
Official Australian guidance on work rights during and after study